Career Opportunities with First Judicial District of Pennsylvania

The First Judicial District of PA is the largest judicial district in the state. It is composed of two courts: the Court of Common Pleas and the Municipal Court. The overall mission of First Judicial District of PA is the delivery of fair, timely and accessible justice to the County of Philadelphia. Our courts adjudicate cases according to its jurisdiction and sets goals and objectives to achieve this mission. We are looking for employees who will contribute a combination of talent and commitment in their daily responsibilities in an effort to further our goal to the citizens of Philadelphia County. If you are interested in joining our staff, please see the information below on how to apply. To view the benefits we currently offer our full time employees please click the following link. Currently Offered Benefits

Returning Applicant/Current Employee? Click here to Apply to Additional Positions 
**Please note that if you are a current employee and are applying for the first time your username will be your work email address and your password will be the month and day of your birth plus the last 4 numbers of your Social Security Number**

Our EEO Policy

The First Judicial District of PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, religion, veteran status or disability status. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, First Judicial District of PA complies with government regulations and affirmative action responsibilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the First Judicial District of PA will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.   

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA

If you are interested in joining our staff, please click on any of the job titles below to learn about our available opportunities. The District offers a generous benefits program for all full-time employees. To learn more, click here For current employees or returning applicants, you can click here to Apply to Additional Positions and access your account. [**If you are a current employee and are applying for the first time your username will be your work email address and your password will be the month and day of your birth plus the last 4 numbers of your Social Security Number**] If you are a new user to our site, our online application system may be accessed HERE, at fjdcareers.phila.gov or in person at the Human Resources Office by way of one of kiosks that are located in the reception area of the Human Resources Department located in Room 668 of City Hall. After initially applying for a position online, an account will be created. This will allow individuals to access and edit their information, track the history of positions they applied for, as well as apply for future career opportunities. When returning to the site, simply sign in using your account information and you will be able to view your application as well as current openings.

Current Open Positions
(Click on any job title below to view the full job description.)
Job TitleLocationFT/PT Status
Clerical Assistant (Interviewer)Common Pleas CourtPart Time
Clerk Temporary, Part Time-Municipal Court, Criminal Division- Emergency Protection From Abuse UnitMunicipal CourtPart Time
Court Clerk Trainee-Office of Judicial Records, Criminal DivisionCommon Pleas CourtFull Time
Court ReporterCourt AdministrationFull Time
Interpreter II (Spanish) - Criminal Trial DivisionCommon Pleas CourtFull Time
Judicial Law Clerk I for the Honorable Judge Jennifer Schultz - Criminal Trial DivisionCommon Pleas CourtFull Time
Judicial Tipstaff I - Civil Trial DivisionCommon Pleas CourtFull Time
Probation Officer Trainee - Juvenile DivisionCommon Pleas CourtFull Time
Psychologist I - Court of Common Pleas, Family DivisionCommon Pleas CourtFull Time
Psychologist II - Court of Common Pleas, Family DivisionCommon Pleas CourtFull Time